Major Arcana · Mirror of the Arcana
XV · ArcanumThe Devil
Attachment, dependency, shadow, illusion of bondage, temptation.
Key meanings
- attachment
- dependency
- shadow
- illusion of bondage
- temptation
The Devil upright
Attachment and the illusion of being trapped. A chain whose key has been in your hand all along.
The shadow side
Excusing a dependency and calling the cage cozy.
The Devil reversed
Freedom, breaking loose, reclaiming your own power.
The Devil as the card of the day
Take a closer look at what you call 'I have no choice,' and ask whether that chain is really so strong. Today is a good day to see your attachment honestly and remember that the key has been yours all along. Freedom is closer than fear would have you believe.
The question this card asks
What do you hold as 'I have no choice,' and what would happen if you found you could?
Every card is a mirror, not a verdict. Walk the other arcana and listen to what they say together.
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